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Old 02-26-2015, 11:41 PM   #1
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03 Boxster with Hankook RS3s, $4,500 So Cal

I have an 03 Boxster with new Hankook RS3s on it for sale. I think I seized the motor. I'm sending it to mech tomorrow. I live in Whittier CA if anyone wants to check it out. Tranny was good and there were no issues with it prior to motor seizing. Asking 4,500 Thanks

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Old 03-01-2015, 03:34 PM   #2
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How did the engine fail?
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Old 03-02-2015, 09:33 AM   #3
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all these broken engines...and not just from IMS, geez!
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all these broken engines...and not just from IMS, geez!
These are old cars. It happens.
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Hello everyone. I was exiting a corner and the engine stalled out. It wasnt loud like I thought a seize would be. I costed off the track and towed it home. Ill take it to a nech to determine for sure what the problem is soon. Other than that, it was amazing on the track as far as handling. It makes my M feel sloppy.
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When these cars are taken to the track ...

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all these broken engines...and not just from IMS, geez!
... on high-traction tires without an Accusump and/or a deep sump and/or with another type of forced lubrication, they tend to have oil starvation issues and generally fail by seizing piston rod number 6 which is the farthest one out.

Been there, done that.
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Old 03-16-2015, 12:52 PM   #7
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Thanks. I think that is what happened. I thought it would only happen with full R compounds. I guess I was wrong. Amazing handling cars though. I'm more bummed out that I won't be able to hit the track and continue to grow as a driver. 😧
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Old 04-28-2015, 02:10 PM   #8
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bump, bump, and bump. Sorry needed 10 letters to post, lol.
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Old 04-28-2015, 04:02 PM   #9
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bump, bump, and bump. Sorry needed 10 letters to post, lol.
Did you get a full diagnosis?
Pull the front engine cover off, take the belt off
And see if the crank will turn

It's possible it was an accessory that gave out or a pulley.

Also easy enough to drop the oil filter and inspect

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Old 05-09-2015, 09:22 AM   #10
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Thanks, I took it to a shop and they charged me $180 and I don't think they did any of that. I'm pretty mechanically uninclined
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How much for hood, headlights, bumper, driver side fender
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I saw a story on the Flatsix FB page where someone's seized motor was inspected and fixed by Jake in 15 mins. If I recall correctly, it was an alternator failure, maybe you should check that.
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I saw a story on the Flatsix FB page where someone's seized motor was inspected and fixed by Jake in 15 mins. If I recall correctly, it was an alternator failure, maybe you should check that.
That was a friend of mine, once Jake cut the belt it fired right up bullet dodged...

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